| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | WA 130/07 |
| Hearing date | 13 Sep 2007 |
| Determination date | 17 September 2007 |
| Member | D Asher |
| Representation | A Pouwhare ; no appearance |
| Location | Napier |
| Parties | Waikaremoana Te Kohanga v Anderson |
| Summary | RECOVERY OF MONIES – Record of oral determination - Applicant alleged overpaid respondent and asked that she be directed to repay amount by weekly instalments – No appearance by respondent – Applicant’s evidence accepted – Administrative oversight meant respondent continued to be paid for three weeks after left employment – Respondent had previously advised in receipt of domestic purposes benefit and would have difficulty making repayments – Authority did not accept respondent’s claim payment represented her holiday pay as wage and time records showed separate holiday payment – Appropriate for respondent to repay money by weekly instalments of $50 |
| Result | Application granted ; Recovery of monies ($690.54) ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Recovery of Monies |
| Statutes | ERA s160;ERA s173 |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
| PDF File Link: | wa 130_07.pdf [pdf 19 KB] |